Location:

Thailand

Department:

Legal

POSITION SUMMARY

Areas of Responsibility

Legal Practice

• Advise clients on various types of capital markets products, such as debt and equity securities, derivatives, trusts and investment funds, including securities businesses, asset management, investment advisory, fund management, private equity, and securitization.

• Advise and process applications and filing related to capital markets transactions, such as securities offerings (both local and cross-border), IPOs, tender offer and M&A, disclosure reports, corporate registration and compliance matters for public companies, exchange trading rules, listing and delisting, corporate governance, and ESG.

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and complex deals; prepare all legal documentation related to capital markets transactions, securities filings, mutual fund setup, registration statements, prospectus, term sheets, annual reports, etc.

• Provide legal advice and guidance on legislative, regulatory, market practice, and forthcoming legal developments in capital markets-related matters.

• Coordinate with clients and other stakeholders, including financial advisors, auditors, regulators (SEC and SET), shareholders, directors, etc.

• Formulate legal strategies, provide legal opinions and analytical responses to clients, respond to inquiries, develop legal guide, complete questionnaires, and act as the primary point of contact for clients.

• Perform legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.

Client Development and Work and Relationships Management

• Take initiative in designing and implementing business development and marketing plans for Capital Markets practice group for Thailand office and the firm's overseas offices in the region.

• Regularly publish articles and give presentations that increase the firm's visibility, which results in new business opportunities.

• Participate in crafting proposals and pitch for new business from current or prospective clients.

• Identify and participate in relevant conferences as agreed partner(s)/department heads.

• Take full ownership of work with minimal oversight from partner(s).

• Effectively and efficiently manage projects and matters well.

Administrative Tasks

• Manage other administrative tasks in professional and timely manners such as time recording, invoicing, billing and chasing aged-debt, matter opening, conflicts of interest, etc.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Capital Markets related laws and regulations.

• At least 2-5 years of demonstrated capital markets experience, including equity and debt capital markets deals, M&A, IPOs, and high-yield experience.

Skills & Attitude

• Communication skills - have excellent written and spoken skills in both Thai and English.

• Organizational skills - be able to effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work.

• Persuasion skills - be able to confidently persuade, articulate, and discuss legal issues, transactions, and strategies.

• Legal mindset - be able to apply legal principles and draw on experience to develop legal strategies and solve legal problems.

• Service mindset - demonstrate true commitment in achieving positive matter outcomes for clients and be able to build and maintain client relationships.

• Commercial thinking - possess strong business acumen, keep up to date with market trends, and be able to identify business opportunities for the firm.

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